“It’s 88 missed podiums!” he joked when asked by a reporter about his record in 188 career races, though this was only Verstappen’s 187th. On Friday, Red Bull suspended the female employee who accused F1 team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior, according to multiple reports. Red Bull launched an independent investigation in February after Horner was accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior towards a member of the racing team, who has not been identified. CNN has been unable to corroborate their authenticity and Red Bull said it would be “inappropriate” to comment on the matter. Christian Horner and Red Bull have faced controversy to start the season.

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Persons: Max Verstappen, he’s, “, I’m, Sergio Pérez, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Verstappen, Red Bull, Christian Horner, Horner, Clive Rose, Oliver Bearman, Carlos Sainz, Fernando, Alonso, George, Russell, Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin, George Russell, Piastri’s, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Haas, Niko Hulkenberg Organizations: CNN, Saudi, Verstappen, Pérez, Prix, Ferrari, Mercedes Locations: Jeddah, P6